Medical Assisting
Porter and Chester Institute
Worcester, Massachusetts
Diploma
Hybrid
Program Details
Program Length
10 months
Program Cost
$18,384
total
Sources
The program cost may vary depending on factors such as where you live, how many transfer credits you have and whether you're eligible for financial aid.
Cost Source
Program length is the expected time to complete all requirements based on full-time enrollment.
Program Source
Financial Outcomes
Median Earnings
Annual
Monthly
Median Debt
Total
Month
Source
Earnings and debt data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Source
The Medical Assisting Program equips students with a diverse set of skills essential for a career in health care. Students learn patient care skills, health care administration skills, receive hands-on training, and develop soft skills for professional success.
Skills Taught:
- Patient Care Skills: Clinical skills like patient histories, medical tests, and patient-physician liaison
- Healthcare Administration Skills: Managing medical records, scheduling, and insurance processing
- Hands-on Training: Practical experience with medical equipment and externships
- Soft Skills: Workplace professionalism, patient interaction, and employability skills
Program Features:
- Hybrid Learning: Blend of online and on-campus instruction for flexibility
- Credentialing Exam Review: Preparation for national certification exams
- Job Outlook: Growing demand for Medical Assistants with career services support
- Qualified Instructors: Experienced professionals dedicated to student success
Skills Taught:
- Patient Care Skills: Clinical skills like patient histories, medical tests, and patient-physician liaison
- Healthcare Administration Skills: Managing medical records, scheduling, and insurance processing
- Hands-on Training: Practical experience with medical equipment and externships
- Soft Skills: Workplace professionalism, patient interaction, and employability skills
Program Features:
- Hybrid Learning: Blend of online and on-campus instruction for flexibility
- Credentialing Exam Review: Preparation for national certification exams
- Job Outlook: Growing demand for Medical Assistants with career services support
- Qualified Instructors: Experienced professionals dedicated to student success
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
Porter and Chester Institute is a career and technical school with locations in Connecticut and Massachusetts, offering certificate degrees.
Porter and Chester Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
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